Kusal Mendis arrested for a car crash that killed a man, watch video

Published on: Jul 5, 2020 2:32 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 6, 2020 2:06 pm IST

Kusal Mendis

Just when cricket fans all around the world are celebrating the return of international cricket this week, bad news has taken shape in the form of the arrest of the famous Sri Lankan player Kusal Mendis. As per the reports coming in from Sri Lankan media, he was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of an old man.

Kusal Mendis met with a fatal accident

Sri Lankan cricketer, Kusal Mendis has been arrested by the Sri Lankan police for running over a 64-year old man on a cycle, costing him his life. The incident happened on Sunday, July 5 at Panadura, South Colombo. The 25-year-old batsman was driving an SUV at Panadura when the incident happened, police said. The victim suffered severe injuries and passed away immediately. His SUV has also been taken into police custody.

Kusal Mendis arrested

The police spokesperson, SSP Jaliya Senaratne, confirmed the news of arrest through national media. After the arrest, he has been taken to the doctor for an examination and will be produced before a local magistrate in the next 48 hours.

Mendis was named in the 16-member squad for a two-match home Test series against England in March. But unfortunately, the tour was canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He was also part of the Sri Lankan squad that underwent a training camp in Pallekele earlier in the week. He has represented the island nation in 44 Tests, 76 ODIs, and 26 T20Is so far.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s international commitments, including a tour by India, have been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. Presently a six-member unit of coaches and support staff are working with the players at the camp at the Pallekele stadium.

In a similar incident way back in 2003, a former Sri Lankan spin bowler, Kaushal Lokuarachchi, was given a four-year jail sentence and suspension from competitive cricket for crashing into a woman pedestrian and killing her.

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